Wyre Valley Line
Hagley – Hartlebury via Kidderminster
The Wyre Valley Line, from Hagley to Hartlebury, runs south from the boundary with the West Midlands to the heart of Worcestershire.
Starting your journey at the historic Hagley Station, make sure you save time to admire the Grade II listed footbridge. The footbrige dates back to 1884 and is one of the few surviving ornamental ironwork bridges on the rail network.
Next stop is Blakedown, with its old signalbox now used as a community hub. You can see the signal box as you leave the station on the right.
The impressive, recently rebuilt Kidderminster Station is next along the line. Here you can leave the train and join the Severn Valley Railway, located across the station forecourt.
Kidderminster is famous for carpet weaving and visitors can explore the fascinating history at the Museum of Carpets, a short walk from the station.
Head to the bus station for connections to the West Midland Safari Park.
Back on the train you’ll soon reach Hartlebury. Leave the train here and explore the Grade I listed Hartlebury Castle. Discover the Palace that was home to the Bishops of Worcester for over 1000 years. Now you can explore the fascinating history of Worcestershire county.
